Working in manufacturing, the efficiency of your supply chain plays a critical role in your overall operation. While a lot of emphasis is placed on improving supply chain processes up to the point of delivery, the final stage, usually referred to as the “last mile”, can be even more important.

The last mile refers to the movement of materials within your facility, from the loading dock to the production line, storage, or shipping area. Without proper tracking of these deliveries, your team can face multiple challenges, including misplaced materials, delayed production, and inefficiencies. Here, we unpack how you can streamline your manufacturing operations through last-mile tracking.

Complete Chain of Custody for Mail & Packages

What are some of the biggest struggles you’re facing when it comes to package tracking? Are you losing or misplacing multiple packages? Are your carriers not bringing entire deliveries, leaving your team scrambling? If any of these are resonating with you, know that you’re not alone, but also know that it doesn’t have to be this way! With the right last-mile tracking solution, your team can have:

• Granular Package Tracking: From the moment a package, pallet, or shipment arrives at your facility, last-mile tracking logs every single touchpoint from arrival to final delivery. This means that you have a complete record of the package journey, allowing you to identify where and when any issues occur.
• Improved Accountability: By implementing a complete chain of custody system, you can say goodbye to those frustrations of wondering where the gaps in your operation are. Identify at exactly what point the chain broke and who is responsible. You’ll also gain detailed trend analytics so you can see any patterns and make changes as needed with confidence.
• Enhanced Security & Compliance: For manufacturers dealing with sensitive materials or high-value assets, having a documented chain of custody ensures compliance with internal and industry regulations. This is especially important in industries like pharmaceutical or electronic manufacturing, where every material must be traceable.

Real-Time Visibility for Streamlined Asset Logistics

One of the biggest challenges we’ve seen with manufacturing customers is the ability to know where assets are at any given time. You might be responsible for a massive facility, and without the right tools, it can feel almost impossible to manage the status and location of every machine, piece of equipment, tech tools, and more. Our last-mile tracking software helps your team with:

• Real-Time Location Tracking: With real-time tracking, manufacturers can see the exact location of every asset or material in their facility. Whether it’s on the loading dock, in a staging area, or on its way to the production line, real-time tracking gives you the information you need to have complete visibility over your operation.
• Proactive Maintenance: We have seen time and time again how frustrating it can be when essential equipment breaks down unexpectedly. You’re left with process delays, unexpected costs, and much more. Our software streamlines proactive maintenance for your team, giving you insights into the entire lifecycle of every asset. Set schedules for conducting proactive maintenance and replacement for a smooth operation.
• Better Resource Allocation: Real-time visibility enables you to monitor material flow across departments and adjust resource allocation accordingly. For example, if a delivery is delayed, you can reassign tasks or shift production schedules to minimize downtime.

Looking to Optimize Your Manufacturing Operation?

Implementing last-mile tracking is more than just a way to improve the day to day — it’s an essential tool for your team to feel confident in your daily workflows, gain complete visibility over your operation, and drive revenue while reducing costs to your team. By maintaining a complete chain of custody for every package, tracking material movements in real-time, and automating processes, your manufacturing facility can reduce the risk of delays and errors, keeping production lines running smoothly.

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